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(Gm7)Clair,
the (Cm7)mo ment I met you, I (F7)swear,
I (Dm7)felt as if some thing some (Gm)where
had (Cm7)hap pened to me, which I could n’t (F7)see.
And (Gm7)then,
the (Cm7)mo ment I met you a (F7)gain
I (Dm7)knew in my heart that we were (Gm)friends.
It (Cm7)had to be so.
It could n’t be (F7)no.
But, (Bb)try
as (Abdim7)hard as I might do, I (Cm)don’t know why
(Eb)you get to me in a way I (Bbmaj7)can’t de scribe.
(Ebmaj7)Words mean so lit tle when you (Edim)look up and smile.
I don’t care (Bb6)what peo ple say.
To me, you’re (C9)more than a child.
Oh, (Cm7)Clair,
(F9)Clair.
(Gm7)Clair,
if (Cm7)ev er a mo ment so (F7)rare
was (Dm7)cap tured for all to com were (Gm)pare,
that (Cm7)mo ment is you, in all that you (F7)do.
But (Bb)why,
in (Abdim7)spite of our age dif f’rence, (Cm)do I cry?
(Eb)Each time I leave you a I feel (Bbmaj7)I could die.
(Ebmaj7)Noth ing means more to me than (Edim)hear ing you say, “I’m going to (Bb6)mar ry you.
Will you mar ry (C9)me, Un cle Ray?” Oh, (Cm7)Clair,
(F9)Clair.
(Gm7)Clair,
I’ve (Cm7)told you be fore, don’t you (F9)dare
get back in to bed.
Can’t you see that it’s late?
No, you can’t have a drink.
Oh, all right then, but wait just a (Bb)bit
while (Abdim7)I, in an ef fort to (Cm)ba by sit,
(Eb)catch of my breath, what there is (Bbmaj7)left of it.
(Ebmaj7)You can be mur der at this (Edim)hour of the day.
But in the (Bb6)morn ing, this hour will seem a (C9)life time a way.
Oh, (Cm7)Clair,
(F9)Clair.
Oh (Bbmaj9)Clair.
Clair — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Clair" by Gilbert O'Sullivan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Clair”
- Can I learn "Clair" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Clair" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Clair" by Gilbert O'Sullivan played in?
- Clair is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Clair"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Clair" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Clair"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Clair"?
- "Clair" was originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Clair"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Abdim7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C9, Cm, Cm7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Gilbert O'Sullivan can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)", "NOTHING RHYMED", "MATRIMONY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Clair"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Clair" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Clair"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Clair" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.
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